A Modest, But Thrilling Success
In late March, the Mystery Writers of America informed me that they've selected my short story Such a Lucky, Pretty Girl for inclusion in their anthology, Burden of the Badge. I'm thrilled -- and stunned. When I first learned about it, I could barely believe it. I really only began to believe when 3rd Degree, the MWA newsletter, came out and made the announcement, listing my name with the other selectees!!!
True to my self-imposed exile from writers' gatherings -- and my limited funding -- I wasn't planning on attending the MWA's 2006 Edgar® Awards Banquet. But ... with this kind decision by MWA to accept my story, I've changed my mind. I will be going to the banquet after all, despite the economic challenge.
